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Chea, a young student at the Cambodian Handicraft Association died last night after a short illness.  Chea was a real character – I would watch her at CHA and she was very pe[...]

Tola is a teacher and ex-student at the Cambodian Handicraft Association.  She is a polio victim.  On Sunday 2 March was her birthday and I brought a small cake to celebrate with r[...]

Following a request by the Phnom Penh municipality on Tuesday, Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered an “urgent” ban on the use and importation of flavoured tobacco product shisha, as wel[...]

work up this morning to construction noise. On checking the front street saw this constructon going on. Waiting to see whether its a funeral or wedding.  Both will go for three day[...]

The traffic in Phnom Penh is terrible. On the way to work in the morning at 7  it is building up to real traffic chaos.  The motor bikes are everywhere. A lot of riders use them as[...]

Adelaide was off to school camp for a week today.[...]

CHA celebrated Valentine’s day with a small party with cake and gifts for everyone. Mr Kim organised small gifts of nail polish, lotions, lip balms, etc.  [...]

Strike strategy shifts Thu, 13 February 2014 Mom Kunthear and Sean Teehan In the wake of a Tuesday court decision to deny bail to 21 detainees arrested at demonstrations supporting[...]

from the Voice of America- Khmer:  The Cambodian Court of Appeals has denied bail to 21 detained labor protesters, setting the stage for more demonstrations on their behalf.    Fol[...]